MTA helps schools teach and validate fundamental technology knowledge, providing students with a foundation for their careers and the confidence to succeed with more advanced studies. Designed to empower educators and motivate students, MTA can help your institution stan out with an innovative technology curriculum while offering students an opportunity to earn a Microsoft certification right in the classroom. MTA is a stepping-stone to Microsoft

Certified Technology Specialist certifications, which will help your students to prove their value in the job market.

Career Exploration - MTA allows beginner students to explore a variety of career options in technology with a moderate investment of time and effort.

Confidence - Confidence-inspiring credential lead to success with future studies in technology and professional certifications.

Community - Strengthen your school and community through technology; Provide your non-college bound students for an entry-level job in technology.

Office 365 Cloud Fundamentals

Mobility and Devices Fundamentals

Software Development fundamentals

Database Fundamentals

Windows Server Administration Fundamentals

Networking Fundamentals

Security Fundamentals

Windows Operating System Fundamentals

HTML5 Application Development Fundamentals

Software Testing Fundamentals

Windows Mobility and Device Fundamentals EXAM 98-368

Understand device configurations

Understand data access and management

Understand device security

Understand cloud services

Understand enterprise mobility

Office 365 Cloud Fundamentals EXAM 98-369

Understand the cloud

Enable Microsoft cloud

Administer Office 365 and Microsoft Intune

Use and configure Microsoft cloud services

Support cloud users

Software Development Fundamentals EXAM 98-361

Core Programming

Object-oriented Programming

General Software Development

Web Applications

Desktop Applications

Databases

HTML5 Application Developer Fundamentals EXAM 98-375

Platform fundamentals

Manage the state of an application

Debug and test

Publish an application

Build the UI using HTML5

Core CSS concepts

Using JavaScript

Update the UI

Code animations

Access data

Code additional HTML5 APIs

Software Testing Fundamentals Exam 98-349

Describe Testing Fundamentals

Describe Testing Methodology

Create Software Tests

Manage Software Testing Projects

Work with Bugs

Automate Software Testing

Database Administration Fundamentals EXAM 98-364

Core Database concepts

Database Objects

Manipulating Data

Data Storage

Database Administration

Windows Server Administration Fundamentals EXAM 98-365

Server Installation

Server Roles

Active Directory

Storage

Server Performance Management

Server Maintenance

Networking Fundamentals EXAM 98-366

Network Infrastructures

Network Hardware

Protocols and Services

Security Fundamentals EXAM 98-367

Security Layers

Operating System Security

Network Security

Security Software

Windows Operating System Fundamentals EXAM 98-349

Operating System Configurations

Installing and Upgrading Client Systems

Managing Applications

Managing Files and Folders

Managing Devices

Understanding Operating System Maintenance

IT PRO

Windows Server Administration | Fundamentals, 98-365

Networking | Fundamentals, 98-366

Security | Fundamentals, 98-367

Windows Operating System | Fundamentals, 98-349

DEVELOPER & DATABASE

Office 365 Cloud | Fundamentals, 98-369

Mobility and Devices | Fundamentals, 98-368

Software Development | Fundamentals, 98-361

Database Administration | Fundamentals, 98-364

HTML5 Application Development | Fundamentals, 98-375

Software Testing | Fundamentals, 98-379

How many exams do I need to pass to earn an MTA certification?

To earn an MTA certification, you need to pass one exam.

Will MTA certifications expire?

No, MTA certifications do not expire.

What do I get when I earn an MTA certification?

Earning an MTA certification helps prove your knowledge of fundamental technology concepts. Having a validated certification from Microsoft can help you launch a successful career.
When you earn an MTA certification, you become a member of our Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) community. You get access to members-only benefits, such as special offers, a transcript tool, and private newsgroups where you can network, find peer support, and share your accomplishments with millions of MCPs worldwide.

How does the MTA certification fit into the overall Microsoft Certification Program?

The MTA certification provides the foundational knowledge necessary to pursue Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA) or Microsoft Certified Solutions Developer (MCSD) certifications. The MTA certification creates a new entry point to help those who are new to IT to jump start their careers.
If you already have an in-depth understanding of and hands-on experience with Microsoft technologies, you might want to start with an MCSA certification or an MCSD certification. Find out more about Microsoft Certifications.

I'm an instructor. How do I integrate MTA Certification Exam Review Kits into the curriculum that I'm already teaching?

The Exam Review Kits were created in a modular format so that they can be adapted for a variety of teaching scenarios. Each kit includes 20 lessons based on the topics covered in the associated MTA certification exam. You can select which lessons to use in your classroom, based on the curriculum you are already teaching.